About me
There can be times in life when things feel difficult to manage. You might be feeling anxious, low, overwhelmed or stressed. You may be struggling with confidence, relationships or feeling stuck and unsure about what to do next.
At these times, having a safe and non-judgemental space to talk with someone can make a real difference. Therapy offers the opportunity to feel heard and supported by another person, make sense of what is happening and think together about what might be helpful for you.
I am David, founder of Levari Therapy, and a qualified Counsellor and Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist. I hold an MSc in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, with additional training in a range of other therapeutic approaches. I am also a qualified clinical supervisor and experienced in mental health care leadership.
I offer online therapy wherever you are based, as well as face-to-face sessions in Tunbridge Wells and, where available, other locations across West Kent.
Taking the first step
I offer a free 30-minute initial telephone consultation, giving us an opportunity to talk about what has led you to get in touch, what you are looking for and any questions you may have.
It is also an opportunity for us to get to know each other, discuss how I work and consider whether I might be the right therapist for you.
If you would like to arrange an initial consultation, please get in touch.
What I can help with
I work with people experiencing:
- Anxiety and panic
- Low mood and depression
- Stress and feeling overwhelmed
- Low self-esteem and confidence
- Obsessions and Compulsions (OCD)
- Relationship difficulties
- Bereavement and loss
- Life changes
- Neurodivergence, including ADHD and Autism
- Feeling stuck or unsure about what to do next
My background
I am registered and accredited with both the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP).
Alongside my clinical work, I have held leadership roles within the NHS with extensive experience in clinical practice, supervision and professional development. My work spans both Adult and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), with specialist training in neurodivergence, including autism, ADHD and dyslexia. This includes significant experience within Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs).
I am a qualified Counselling and CBT Supervisor. I provide supervision for CBT therapists and counsellors to support their professional registration requirements, as well as trainee therapists developing their clinical skills and professional practice.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Accredited and registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
- Accredited and registered member of the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP)
- MSc Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- PGCert in CYPMHS Leadership
- CPCAB Certificate in Therapeutic Counselling Supervision
- PGCert in CYP-IAPT Supervision
- PGCert in Evidence Based Counselling Practice
- CPCAB FD in Counselling
- CPCAB Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- The National Autistic Society Autism and SPELL Licensed User Training
- Incredible Years Training
- Multi-Family Therapy Group Training - Anna Freud Centre
- Diploma in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)
- Signs of Safety Training
- Independent Parental Special Educational Advice (IPSEA) Legal Training
- Family Partnership Training accredited by the Centre for Child and Family Support
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The BABCP is the lead organisation for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in the UK. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in the practice, theory or development of CBT. BABCP also provides accreditation for CBT therapists. BABCP accredited members adhere to the Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics in the Practice of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies, and are willing to be scrutinised in this adherence as required.
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£65.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
- Initial consultation call (free) up to 30 mins
- Individual sessions - £65 per 60 minute session
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Further information
Please feel free to contact me for further information, without obligation, or to discuss any queries you may have.
I hold professional liability insurance.
